Resources


Resources to Keep You in the Know

As your single source for commercial title services nationwide, we maintain meaningful digital resources to keep you "in the know."

Impacts on Commercial Real Estate Deals
New anti-money laundering regulations from FinCEN going into effect March 1, 2026, will impact certain non-financed residential real estate transactions involving legal entities and trusts—and may intersect with some commercial and mixed-use deals. In this free, live CLE webinar you will learn which transactions must be reported, who is responsible for reporting, what information must be collected before closing, and how to help keep transactions on track—while avoiding compliance risks and delays.
 
Ideal for:  Commercial real estate professionals, brokers, and industry partners
When:  March 18, 2026, from 11am-12pm Eastern
Presented by:  Erin Schiller, VP, Western Region/Training Director, Fidelity National Financial
 
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FinCEN Reporting Rule

What you need to know
Starting March 1, 2026, certain residential real estate transactions must be reported to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The rule is known as the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers (RRE).

Access below links to learn more.
 
Centralized Information
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Webinars: On Demand

Access Recordings of Previous Webinars
Missed a session? Access our growing library of past CLE webinars, available for on-demand viewing at any time. These webinars are designed to deliver practical insights on commercial real estate, title insurance, and related legal topics. These sessions feature industry experts and provide actionable strategies to help you protect clients, streamline transactions, and stay ahead of emerging risks.

Please note that on-demand webinars do not qualify for CLE credit.
 
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Strdata (f. NTI Web)

Welcome to Strdata!
Strdata (formerly NTI Web) is your premier streamlined source for state-by-state underwriting information; national recording fee and tax data calculator; document execution requirements; laws/customs/fee splits; and more.

Helpful Resources:
Link: Access Guide with OKTA Instructions
Link: Overview
Link: Quick Start Guide
 
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Real Estate Laws & Customs

Laws, Customs, and Buyer/Seller Fee Splits
We are proud to provide this handy reference of real estate laws, customs, and buyer/seller fee splits for all 50 states and the District of Columbia to employees, customers, and title agents.

 
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Mechanic’s Lien Laws

State-by-State Information
Chicago Title is pleased to provide you with this handy eBook of mechanic's lien laws.
 
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ALTA Endorsement Handbook

Our Most Common Commercial Endorsements
The basic coverages provided by the standard American Land Title Association ("ALTA") title insurance policies address many of the most common title insurance needs. This handbook is intended to serve as an introduction to the most commonly requested endorsements. If you have any questions about any of the material in this handbook, please contact your Dallas National Commercial Services representative.
 
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ALTA Policies Comparison Charts

Loan and Owner's
This comparison chart is intended as a guide to identifying differences between the 2021 and 2006 ALTA policies. It should not be relied upon for the interpretation of these policies.
 
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Built Podcast

The people behind our built world
Look at any skyline or landscape and you’ll see apartments, hotels, offices, and warehouses that we all benefit from every day. But what you don’t see are the people who make those structures possible. Meet the professionals behind some of the biggest transactions and investments in commercial real estate and hear their stories of how they got to where they are today. Every story is unique, every property is individual, but we’re all part of this built world. Hosted by Brian Maughan, Chief Marketing Officer, Fidelity National Financial.
 
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National Association Conventions

Schedule
This schedule is provided as a courtesy to our customers based. Please contact the listed organizations directly for the latest information on dates, registration fees, etc.
 
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Company Fact Sheet

Company Financials
We are excited about our core title, mortgage technology and transactional businesses for the current fiscal year. Our financial performance and position is reported for each quarter and full year. As always, we will look to maximize profitability in all of our businesses and continue to strive to create as much value as possible for our shareholders.

 
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State Laws, Customs, & Links

Understand the Differences
Each state has its own differences related to the laws and customs associated with commercial real estate transactions. We have taken the time to consolidate a summary of the laws and customs for Texas through specific links provided here.
 
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Stay Current on the Industry
Check out our industry link section to stay connected to ALTA, Fannie and Freddie Mae, the latest industry news, regulatory changes, upcoming trade show events and more. For your convenience, we have provided smart links with quick access to these government agency and industry partner websites.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

...Or Just Ask Us
There are always questions about title insurance, rates, state laws and customs. We have provided answers to a few of the most commonly asked questions here. If you can't find the answer you need, contact us directly. We are happy to help.
 
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Real Estate Glossary

Make Sense of the Terminology
There are many unique words, terms and acronyms for the real estate industry. Our real estate glossary provides simple definitions for some of the most common. If you can't find the information you need here, ask one of us.
 
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